I love handmade goodies, maybe you do too!  This is your opportunity to see new trends from the hipster crafters of Denver. 

Some of the vendors who you might see at either of the two events below are as follows….

Kiwi and Company, Simone Meyer, owner.. She makes a variety of knitted items and really cool leg warmers from recycled sweaters (very creative).

Fishy Fishy,  Cynthia Leibman, owner …. She makes needle felted animal mobiles that swing from a window, felted jewelry and little creatures to set around  your house out of felted wool. Very interesting and a must see.

Mukee, Derek Keenan, owner…. Makes jewelry and belt buckles out of recycled skateboards.

These artists and many more will be found at the winter craft fairs listed below.  Hope you can make it to one or both of the fairs to support these local craftspeople.

You never knew that old tin can could be a work of art? Looking for that one of a kind gift for your sister, wife, best friend? You will see it all handmade jewelry, leg warmers, knitted goods, handmade bags, jewelry out of recycled skateboards and more!

1st Event: The 13th Annual Holiday Fair at the  Historic Phipps Tennis Pavillion.

Pull out your iPad/IPhone/Calendars and put stars on November 13th, 2010 12pm-6pm and November 14,2010 11am-4pm to join in the fun at….

The 13th Annual Holiday Fair taking place at:

2nd Event: Fancy Tiger’s Holiday handmade 2010!

Many members of Denver’s Handmade Alliance will have their craft booths set up and ready to invite you to browse their respective wares.

It is the 3rd year for this all out extravaganza of homemade items.  I personally purchased quite a few items that got rave reviews from my friends and family who received the gifts over the holidays.

Fancy Tiger is a store in the heart of the Baker District on S. Broadway that caters to teaching the art of knitting, sewing and all types of craft projects.  Great place to take a quick class to brush up on your crafting skills or learn a new one! Who knows what talents are hidden inside of you.

Bring dollars $$$ and checks as most of the crafters don’t do Visa or Mastercard.

 If you have another suggestion of  a cool holiday show or another interesting event please comment below and I’m happy to promote it on Denvering. 

Also, join my Facebook page:  Denvering (365 + ways to enjoy Denver, CO)  to keep updated on activities in town.

Please comment or post  your idea of where to go this weekend so I can share it with everyone in Denver.

I urge  you to subscribe to Denvering.com blog by hitting the orange RSS feed at the top of the site so you will stay on top of fun activities in Denver.  Thanks for visiting Denvering.com 

 Tell all  your friends to stop by for a visit.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling Denver real estate.

I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

It’s that time of year again when the ghosts, goblins and gorillas come out to play in Denver.

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year!! If you are looking for something strange and out of the ordinary this is the site to hear all about it.

Here is my TOP 5 list of fabulous Halloween events.

1. Gorilla Run   Join over 1,000 denverites/runners for this fun charity event in downtown Denver this Saturday Oct. 30th, 2010 9:00 am.  Register soon to get your FREE Gorilla suit.  Visit the link and have a laugh filled run early Sat. morning. I’ll try to get there and have some photos to share.

2. Molly Brown House Halloween Full Tea   Make your reservation for the Halloween English style tea at the Molly Brown house this Saturday, October 30, 2010 at either 11 am or 1pm. Show up in your Gorilla costume or another creative outfit and try to win a prize.

3. Boo-lesque show at Lannie’s clocktower cabaret:  What fun can be had at Lannie’s clocktower cabaret.  Wear your costume and win a prize.  There are only 4 shows this weekend so get your tickets soon.

4. Bats Live event at Denver Botanic Gardens:  Face your fears and learn more about bats by seeing them live at the Denver Botanic Gardens this Saturday night October 30, 2010 from 7:00-8:30pm.  What a wonderful way to celebrate our Hallowed Halloween flying creatures.  Boo!!

5. Corn Maze at Chatfield: Lots of fun to be had strolling through the crazy corn maze, while eating a carmel apple and scaring yourself as you can’t find your way out!  This is one of the countries biggest corn mazes and will not disappoint.  Open all weekend with hayrides available on the weekend.

Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend! If you have another suggestion of where to go please comment below. 

Also, join my Facebook page:  Denvering (365 + ways to enjoy Denver, CO)  to keep updated on activities in town.

Please comment or post  your lastest bargain that you discover so I can share it with everyone in Denver.

I urge  you to subscribe to Denvering.com blog by hitting the orange RSS feed at the top of the site so you will stay on top of fun activities in Denver.  Thanks for visiting Denvering.com 

 Tell all  your friends to stop by for a visit.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling Denver real estate.

I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

Looking for a Denver Open house to visit this weekend? I’ve got  2 new homes for sale near each other in Mayfair and Winston Downs which is a bit south of Mayfair. 

The first  video is of my listing at 1436 Jersey Street.  This wonderful 1/2 duplex will be available to view this Sat. Sept. 11,2010 from 12-4pm.  Stop by to see it before it is gone!!!!

The very next day is your opportunity to see 6762 E. Exposition Avenue in the heart of Winston Downs which doesn’t have homes for sale very often.  This one is for all of you design lovers as it was built in the 70′s International style.  Come on by and say hello. Sunday Sept. 12, 2010 12-4pm. 

If you have never been to one of my Open House Extravaganza weekend’s it is something not to be missed.  Find yourself registering to win a FREE iPod shuffle, eating FREE food, meeting a quality lender who can answer all your questions about home financing, and lots of other surprises in store for you. 

If you can’t make it to the open houses this weekend visit ExtraExtraHomes.com to see the full Obeo tours of each of these great homes. 

I urge  you to subscribe to my blog by hitting the orange RSS feed at the top of the site so you will stay on top of fun activities and real estate in Denver.  Thanks for visiting Denvering.com 

 Tell all  your friends to stop by for a visit.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling Denver real estate.

I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

Get excited Denver!! The 2nd annual Modernism show is coming back this weekend to the National Western Complex.

Lots of great activities such as “Vintage Voltage”, which will showcases old electronics, tv’s etc, Miss Modernism pagent, Arapahoe Acres garden tour tickets on sale, and lots of retro furniture and accessories to peruse.

The fun begins on Friday August 27th with the VIP party.  The ticket price of $35.00 for this event allows for all weekend access, open bar, entertainment and special guests from 5-7pm. If the VIP ticket price is a bit hefty on your wallet, then go for the preview party $15.00  from 7-10pm to see the hula girls, Miss Modernism pagent and more.

Take some photos and feel free to send them to me and I would love to post them here at Denvering.com

Have a blast.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling Denver real estate.

I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

Do you have a room in your home that you just don’t know what to put into it? 

 Is  there an empty or underutilized room because the space is awkward? 

 Do you not like the way your furniture is currently arranged and want new ideas on how to make the space more inviting?  

If you are anything like me it is frustrating to see this empty or under-utilized space and wonder what can I do in this room?

Well, I have the perfect solution to our mutual dilemma. 

 Register with me today for  Bella Lu home design’s Space Planning Design series on July 14th, 2010 from 5:30-7pm. 

 It’s easy to get on the guest list, just send a quick email to register today!! If they don’t have enough people they may cancel and I really want to go so help me out and sign up now!!!

Email  workshop@bellaluhome.com to join me on July 14th, 2010 for lots of fun, wine, friendship and help with planning your space.  

Remember to bring along the measurements of your room drawn out on a sheet of paper with any doors/windows or existing furniture marked out on the paper.  This drawing will allow the Bella Lu stafff of interior designers to provide your with advice on what to do in your space. 

Bella Lu Home design is located at:

Sincerely,

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling Denver real estate.

I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

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Divino Wines on South Broadway threw it’s annual celebration of Spring, Planet Pink, a few weeks ago and I was there to document the fun.

Planet pink showcased 75 rose’ wines from many different regions of the world such as France, Italy and of course, the U.S.A. 

Attendees of this event go all out to show their love of the pink by dressing up in amazing outfits from pink bathrobes, pink socks/underwear combos and even pink balloons masquerading as pink grapes. 

 As the owner, Dave, reminds us “No Pink, No Drink”. 

Don’t miss this outrageously fun event next year.  Get into Divino wines now and sign up for his email/mailing list so you can get yourself on the guest list.

Divino also hosts montly wine tastings usually at Capelli Flowers also on S. Broadway just around the corner from Divino. 

Divino Wines is a local wine store located on South Broadway near the Gates Redevelopment area. 

 The owner, Dave, shares his love of wine with each and every customer who walks through his door.  I should know as I will stop in on occasion to purchase a wonderful bottle of wine before heading off to a friend’s home or a bbq on a summer evening. 

His extensive collection runs the full gamut of price ranges and countries.  

You can find Divino located here….

****If you know of other great services, restaurants or fun events taking place in the Denver Metro area add your comments so I can help get the word out. Feel free to make a comment at the very bottom of this post.  Click on comments and your ideas will be heard!*****Thanks for sharing with your friends!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling Denver real estate.

I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

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I visited with Chef Jeff Osaka, owner of Twelve Restaurant today in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood.

Upon arrival at Twelve Restaurant, I was greeted by one of his friendly staff members who escorted me into Jeff’s kitchen to begin the interview.

Jeff was in the middle of preparing the daily special of freshly made Pappardelle pasta with green peas, braised rabbit and mushrooms.

The pasta is made fresh daily in his organized and sparklingly clean kitchen.

In addition to the pasta, bread was being baked in the industrial ovens. Jeff was like a proud papa showing off his children to me as he displayed his oven baked bread.

Hopefully, the Cinco de Mayo crowd looking for an alternative to the Mexican food everywhere else in town found his menu last night.

The food looked and smelled delicious, making me want to stay longer for dinner.

I definitely will be booking a trip back for dinner soon.

This month’s menu looks tempting.  Check it out here (May’s menu).

Jeff told me that his restaurant is named Twelve because he offers 12 different menus throughout the year.

This idea helps Twelve generate repeat clientele as they are always treated to new and special dishes throughout the year.

Jeff grew up in Los Angeles and started his adventures in the culinary arts in San Francisco under the direction of Chef Bradley Ogden of One Market restaurant.

This experience grew his love of providing fresh/seasonal menu items which he has implemented here in Denver.  Lucky us.

Read more of Jeff’s background in food on his website: www.TwelveRestaurant.com

Don’t believe me this place rocks in the food department?

Book your reservations tonight  and leave a comment here for me later.

Bon Appetit!

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

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Modern in Denver magazine hosted their spring issue’s launch party at Bulthaup’s Kitchen showroom  in early April 2010. 

Bulthaup kitchen design showroom offered up their amazing space  in the Denver’s Golden Triangle neighborhood for the night. 

 The event drew a diverse crowd of Denver’s design community of  local artists, architects, writers and entreprenuers.  The event was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. 

 A FREE copy of the Modern in Denver spring issue was available to the attendees that evening.

Jeff Osaka of Twelve Restaurant provided samples of his English Pea and Vanilla soup which was featured in the magazine newest column, Ingredients. 

Kimberly Graham of Go Layer Cake marketing  interviewed Jeff and composed the written words describing the incredible soup. 

You can enjoy more of Jeff”s inspired recipes at his local Denver restaurant, Twelve Restaurant.  Additional   hors d’oeuvres were provided by the Kitchen Mistress, Virginia.

The hob-nobbing included meeting Darrin Alfred, Denver Art Museum’s  Associate curator of Graphic Design  and William Logan,  the Editor in Chief of Modern in Denver Magazine. 

William has graciously  invited  all of us to his next issue’s  event which will be posted on the Modern in Denver magazine website.

See you soon at another FUN Denver Event.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

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Ok, I love homemade art.

If you love art like I do, don’t miss your opportunity to hobnob with  local Denverites making art and selling it to you.

Jonesy’s Eat Bar Art Bazaar is the spot to be every 3rd  Saturday  to see a rotating line up of local artists hawking their wares.  The fun begins at  12 noon and lasts til 3pm ( I wouldn’t encourage you to arrive too late as the good stuff gets taken early on).

I only know this from attending too many art fairs in my life but I did finally learn the secret to getting the good stuff.

Come join me in discovering some new local, fresh, talented artists.  This is where the up and coming Denver artist superstars sometimes begin their careers.

Jonesy’s eat bar is conveniently located on the corner of Logan and 20th. Don’t forget to enjoy the food while browsing the art inspired items.

This is 2010′s 1st Jonesy’s Art Bazaar and is not to be missed. Put it on your calendar right now or don’t but when you see all the cool stuff I discovered don’t tell me I didn’t let you know.

If  you have a moment or two and would love to live next door to Jonesy’s Eat Bar - I have a wonderful 1 bed, 2 bath condo at Tower on the Park right next door.  Call me and I’d be happy to show you the place.  1950 Logan unit #311 for only 175K.  See it today.

I look forward to seeing  you tomorrow!  Tap me on the shoulder and say hi, I don’t bite.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

LIVE Iron Pour presented by The  University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts and Media HOT sculpture program.

Location: Dry Ice Factory, 3300 Walnut Street, Denver, CO  80205

Time: 2pm-8pm  ( The real fun begins after dark)

UCD’s  College of Art and Media sculpture program is hosting this year’s LIVE Iron Pour at the Dry Ice Factory located at 3300 Walnut in the River North Art District.  The fun begins at 2:00pm and lasts until 8pm.  Stop by early to create a cast tile of your own design.

Students from UCD’s HOT sculpture program fire up the furnaces where they will tend to the iron all day as it is being turned into a liquid substance.  After dark watch as the red, hot  molten iron will be poured into preformed casts made from ceramic shells and bonded sand molds.  As dusk approaches the atmosphere gets more and more exciting as you realize that the time is coming where  melted iron will be poured from the furnances into the molds. This is a visually stunning experience for young and old alike. 

This is event is free and open to the public.  Come and enjoy this rare opportunity to see how sculptures are made from iron.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Central Denver?

All you have to do is call me, Jennifer Pollock  at 720-495-9404.

I will get the ball rolling for you.

Look for your Denver Home right now